About the Firm5, 6
This Chicago-based firm offers specialization in various practices including bankruptcy, corporate finance, securities, employment, franchise, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and tax law. The firm encourages its attorneys to actively participate in community services. It has supported the Restorative Justice Program in Chicago public high schools administered by Alternatives, Inc., a nonprofit organization. The firm is committed to diversity in its office and believes in recruiting, retaining, and promoting people of different races, ethnicities, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Hiring Criteria7-9
The firm recruits students and laterals from the top 20% of their classes, preferably from the top 20 law schools.
Attorney Hiring
The firm recruits associates through the summer program and also through lateral hiring.
Summer Associate Program
The firm hires only two or three 2L summer associates each year from top-tier law schools. Students with law review or other journal experience are preferred. The firm also accepts top 3Ls students.
Salary10
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Chicago (2007)
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$3,077/week (2(1Ls)
Benefits/Package/Supplemental Compensation11
Compensation includes summer stipends and clerkship bonuses. Associates must bill 2,000 hours to be eligible for an annual bonus. Other benefits include:
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